PCB Libraries Forum : Questions & Answers https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:20:29 +0000 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:42:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 30 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=34 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : BGAs, Density Levels, and Courtyard Changes]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/bgas-density-levels-and-courtyard-changes_topic3661_post14590.html#14590 Author: mnperry
Subject: BGAs, Density Levels, and Courtyard Changes
Posted: 02 Jul 2026 at 8:42am

Thank you Tom!]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:42:35 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/bgas-density-levels-and-courtyard-changes_topic3661_post14590.html#14590 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : BGAs, Density Levels, and Courtyard Changes]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/bgas-density-levels-and-courtyard-changes_topic3661_post14589.html#14589 Author: Tom H
Subject: BGAs, Density Levels, and Courtyard Changes
Posted: 02 Jul 2026 at 8:09am

BGA's are One Tier Density Level. 

Setup the BGA rules in 'Tools > Options > Terminals > Collapsing BGA'

You define all the settings per Ball Diameter. You can also add additional ball diameters.
  • Ball Diameter
  • Pad Size Reduction (Adj. +/-)
  • Tolerance (Pad Var +)
  • Pad Size Rounding
  • Solder Mask +/-
  • Paste Mask +/-
  • Courtyard Excess +


]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:09:10 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/bgas-density-levels-and-courtyard-changes_topic3661_post14589.html#14589 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : BGAs, Density Levels, and Courtyard Changes]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/bgas-density-levels-and-courtyard-changes_topic3661_post14588.html#14588 Author: mnperry
Subject: BGAs, Density Levels, and Courtyard Changes
Posted: 02 Jul 2026 at 7:48am

When I change density levels from "N" to "L" would I expect to see a change in Courtyard excess for BGA devices?

I see in Options\Terminals\SM Grid Array and BGA...that:

"Grid array settings are not subject to Density Level Rules.




]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:49 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/bgas-density-levels-and-courtyard-changes_topic3661_post14588.html#14588 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14585.html#14585 Author: Jeff.M
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 9:13am

Could you explain how would such an option would work, bearing in mind that the footprint is already formed when it gets to the translator?  Sounds like it might need a cross-reference table.  If it gets too complex, we should pursue it off the forum.
Jeff
]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:51 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14585.html#14585 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14584.html#14584 Author: magnus.lictor
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 3:56am

In our cells we use a different aspect ratio and a different font for the asembly refdes and
a different aspect ratio.

So for every cell generated with the Footprint Expert, we have to open the cell in the cell editor and change the font for the Assembly Refdes and the aspect ratio for the Silkcreen

It is not a big deal, but having settings for this (in the Options" file?) would make sense.
]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:56:03 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14584.html#14584 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14582.html#14582 Author: Tom H
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 7:38am

Siemens is our partner and Footprint Expert comes with the Xpedition installer. 

Siemens dictates the default text font for Footprint Expert. 

What did you have in mind?

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:38:08 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14582.html#14582 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : Font settings]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14581.html#14581 Author: magnus.lictor
Subject: Font settings
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 5:26am

Is there a way to set the default font and aspect ratio, used for assembly refdes en silkscreen when exporting the cell to Xpedition.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:26:47 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/font-settings_topic3659_post14581.html#14581 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14552.html#14552 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 26 May 2026 at 1:18pm

Hey Tom, I have one more question. I have some sample FPX Library files from some time ago, and I am able to see them in Footprint Expert 26 but I cannot select them for view like I use to be able to do. All the options to view, search, filter etc. are all greyed out. Any ideas why it is greyed out?]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 13:18:21 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14552.html#14552 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14549.html#14549 Author: Alex Quilty
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 11:46am

Ah! I figured it out. 

I didn't realize that I needed to activate it with the code on the download page.. 

Sorry Tom, and thank you for your time and help!

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:46:04 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14549.html#14549 <![CDATA[Questions & Answers : PCB Expert Feature Missing?]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/pcb-expert-feature-missing_topic3647_post14548.html#14548 Author: Tom H
Subject: PCB Expert Feature Missing?
Posted: 22 May 2026 at 11:30am

Are you sure you got this? 


 
We don't show that you are using this licensed product. 

We tested that all features are working as intended. 
 
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